This state is an extraordinary mix of nature, history and culture. Big cities and all-but-deserted small towns. Breathtakingly beautiful mountains and miles of flatland. World-class art collections and the World Championship Cow Chip Throw. Here is a guide that will help you discover the real Oklahoma – whether you're an avid sportsperson or a family with young children eager to see the ghost towns and Indian festivals. Hiking/backpacking trails, walking paths, rock climbing, public golf courses. Bike routes along back roads, mountain bike trails, areas open to off-road vehicles. Canoeing, rafting, kayaking, boating, fishing. Camps and trails for horseback riding. Powwows, Indian exhibits, festivals, arts & crafts fairs. Oklahoma's fascinating history and culture, from Geronimo, Sam Houston and Quanah Parker to Belle Starr, Will Rogers and Garth Brooks.